The role of the Social Worker within the social justice framework
What is the role of the Social Worker within the social justice framework?
Social science
Disorder Scavenger Hunt
Find examples of the disorders( autism, oppositional defiant disorder, anxiety, depression, ADHD) we are studying in media (movies, television, Internet, novels and biographies, news articles, and music). Citing research and describing the media presentation, applying textbook (Disorders of Childhood: Development and Psychopathology, 3rd Edition) and class concepts to the example, evaluate the accuracy of the …
Warning signs of suicide
Give examples of what you think are warning signs of suicide. What should be done to help someone who seems suicidal? How can we help prevent suicide?
Suicide rates have increased
Why do you think suicide rates have increased so much in the past decade? What factors in today’s culture are making suicide rates so much more prevalent? Expand and explain.
Social media a good or bad thing
Is social media a good or bad thing? Discuss.
Internet contributed to bullying
How has the internet contributed to bullying and why are the effects of cyber-bullying so devastating? What makes them different from other types of bullying?
Schools do enough to protect children
Do schools do enough to protect children from repetitive peer abuse…bullying? If not, how can they do better?
Canyon County Mission Statement
In ch. 8, read Vignettes 1 & 2 (pp. 228-231). Craft a mission statement for Canyon County Department Child Welfare. Consider ways to express the history, identity, purpose, and domain of the agency in your statement.
Autocracies in the 20th century
Why have autocracies in the 20th century had such shorter tenures than pre modern autocracies?
The French Revolution and Pinochet’s regime
The French Revolution and Pinochet’s regime in Chile all resulted in extreme levels of political violence. Compare and contrast the reasons for this violence. Are there similar forces at work in each case? How is each case different?
